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Home My WebLink AboutDECEMBER 7,1993_2 I I I? 1/0-5:0 35:03081',z07 q..! c:....c. CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Nov.16,1993) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY PATRICIA ANN "PANN" BALTZ ARBOR DAY ASSISTANCE OF LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING FIRE EMERGENCY M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 1993, at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, Rev. Dr. James Dallas, Church of the Good Shepherd Pann Baltz, Arcadia and California Teacher of the Year and Disney Organization Outstanding Teacher of the Year (Camino Grove Elementary School) PRESENT: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None ABSENT: On MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED, the minutes of the November 16, 1993 adjourned and regular meetings were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Ciraulo read a Proclamation: "WHEREAS Patricia Ann Pann Baltz was selected Arcadia's Teacher of the Year in May 1992, and WHEREAS she was subsequently selected as California Teacher of the Year in October 1992, and WHEREAS on November 10, 1992 the State Department of Education named her as the California representative in the 1993 National Teacher Program, and WHEREAS on November 19, 1993 the Walt Disney Companies presented the American Teacher Awards, and honored Pann by naming her outstanding teacher of 1993, and WHEREAS the distinction brings honor to Camino Grove Elementary School, the Arcadia Unified School District and the City of Arcadia." Mayor Ciraulo then PROCLAIMED December 7, 1993 to be Pann Baltz Day, and on behalf of the City Council congratulated her for these outstanding accomplishments. Mayor Ciraulo read a Proclamation: "WHEREAS March 7 is Arbor Day in California, and WHEREAS the City of Arcadia is proud of its street, park, City and private property trees, and recognizes the importance of tree care with appreciation for their contribution of a cleaner and healthier environment." Mayor Ciraulo then PROCLAIMED March 7, 1994 as Arbor Day, and urged all residents to observe this day by recognizing the importance of trees in our lives. Mayor Ciraulo read a statement: "On October 27-28, 1993 the Arcadia Emergency Operations Center was activated as a precautionary measure from the eastward movement of the Altadena fire. All Police, Fire and Public Works crews were in place ready to protect Arcadia while assisting Sierra Madre during the long ordeal. Many employees worked around the clock either in 1 12/7/93 OUTGOING PLANNING COMMISSIONER EMIL AMATO OI'~O-S-O NSP 1. la. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUES FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT (APPROVED) OISO at;") lb. ()1:2.0 . '?l? SR.ClT. COMSN. (Congregate Meals Program) (CONTINUED to 6:00 p.m. 12/21/93) 2. 35:0309 the fie ld or manning the E. O. C., and could not have done so without the generous assistance of many Arcadia businesses and organizations who donated food and supplies for emergency personnel." On behalf of the City Council, City staff and the citizens of Arcadia, Mayor Ciraulo thanked the many businesses and organizations for unselfish support during this emergency. Fire Chief Gerald Gardner assisted the Mayor in distributing the Certificates of Commendation to; Anita Oaks School; Arcadia Elks Club; Arcadia Red Cross; Carl's Jr. Restaurant; Domino's Pizza; Don Ricardo's Restaurant; Good News Travel; Marie Callendars Restaurant; Olive Garden Restaurant; Pizza Hut; Post Alarms; Santa Anita Race Track; Carmines Italian Restaurant; and Sizzler Restaurant. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Ciraulo and Mayor Pro tern Lojeski presented outgoing Planning Commissioner Emil Amato with a plaque expressing appreciation for his dedicated service and accomplishments during his term as a member of the Arcadia Planning Commission. Mr. Amato was also presented with a Proclamation from the Planning Commission expressing appreciation for his service as Planning Commissioner. I BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Funds have been budgeted in the 1993-94 Capital Budget to be used for the maintenance and improvement of facilities used by local baseball leagues. The leagues have agreed to purchase all needed materials and provide all necessary labor and equipment to complete the various projects. The requests by the local youth baseball leagues for funds and the renovations to be made are outlined in detail in staff report dated December 7, 1993. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the requests for financial assistance by the National, Santa Anita, Coast and West Arcadia Little Leagues and the Arcadia Pony/Colt Baseball League be APPROVED; and that staff be DIRECTED to distribute funds in the amount of $10,500 as outlined in staff report dated December 7, 1993; the expenditures to be charged to the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: It was the consensus of Council that consideration of the recommendation from the Senior Citizens' Commission for authorization to submit a proposal for a congregate meals program at the Arcadia Community Center be CONTINUED to the December 21, 1993 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting, at which time a meeting with the Senior Citizens' Commission and the ad hoc Committee will be conducted. I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Christina Madrid, City of Azusa Councilmember, candidate for election to the AQMD Board, was present to request Council's support in the upcoming election. Ms. Madrid is an attorney and former Parole Agent with the California Youth Authority Department of Corrections. The next meeting of the California League of Cities is January 6, 1994. Ms. Madrid needs the support of two-thirds of the cities as well as two-thirds of the population. 2 12/7/93 I 35:0310 Councilmember Fasching requested that the City Manager extend an invitation to Ms. Nell Sata, also a candidate for election to the AQMD Board, to address the Council at the December 21, 1993 meeting. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo ABSENT: None PROF. SERVICES Consideration of request to approve Professional Services AGRMNT. DOWNTOWN Agreement to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the REVIT STREET SCAPE Downtown Revitalization Streetscape Project. In order to comply (The Planning with the California Environmental Quality Act for review of corp) potentially significant adverse impacts resulting from the (APPROVED) implementation of the Streetscape phase of the Downtown Revitalization Strategy and Program, Requests for Proposal were forwarded to five pre-qualified environmental consulting firms. Two firms submitted proposals. Following analysis of these proposals, staff recommends The Planning Corporation to prepare the Environmental Impact Report for the Streetscape proj ect. Subsequent to receipt of the proposals, certain traffic circulation and parking issues were raised by the public at the November 22 Community Workshop. These issues require additional analytical work by the consultant in order to ensure that all potentially significant adverse environmental impacts are reviewed. The consultant therefore came back with a more detailed proposal which will still be consistent with the time frame required to keep the project moving. This environmental assessment assignment is only for the Streetscape component of the Downtown Revitalization Stragegy and Program. Environmental assessment of the Precise Plan is not included in this assignment and will be prepared at a future date. I (J 6 dO 1).,2.' It was MOVED by Agency Member Fasching, seconded by Agency Member Margett to AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract, approved by the Agency Attorney, with The Planning Corporation for environmental consulting services for the Streetscape component of the Downtown Revitalization Streetscape Project in the amount of $36,500. Agency Member ,Harbicht stated that he is not opposed to doing this study. However, he is opposed to the fact that this study is being done to determine whether or not these traffic circulation and parking problems can be solved, and in the meantime, the Agency is going ahead with the project design, and spending a significant amount of money while the study is being done. Member Harbicht feels that this study of what needs to be done should be completed before going ahead with the project design. He outlined in considerable detail his reasons for his statement that the Agency is spending money on the wrong things in its effort to revitalize the downtown business district. It is his belief that the parking and traffic circulation problems will be the death knell for the souths ide Huntington Drive businesses and will severely hurt the northside Huntington Drive businesses. Agency Member Harbicht also has many concerns about the proposed increased population density in this area with the proposed construction of condos and apartment structures. It is his opinion that the Agency should proceed with this traffic study, and put everything else on hold until it has been completed. 3 12/7/93 4c. IT 1992-93 ARA RPT. TO STATE '0 DEPT. HCH, (APPROVED) OhiO _I~- 4d. ADJOURNMENT 5. 6. 35: 0311 Agency Member Fasching stated, in part, that Agency Member Harbicht's remarks reflected the thinking of past City Councils which were unwilling to spend money to improve the City, help the business district, improve the City Hall buildings, utilize cablecasting for Council meetings, etc. Agency Member Fasching said that the traffic circulation and parking problems can be solved; that only a few complaints have been received from business people in the area. Many years have passed during which little was done to revitalize the downtown business district, and he thinks now is the time to proceed with the design project as quickly as possible. AYES: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None I NOES; ABSENT: Member Harbicht commented that he is voting yes because he is in favor of doing the traffic study. California Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33080) requires that all redevelopment agencies file an annual fiscal and housing activity report with the Legislative Body (City Council), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the State Controller within six months of the end of the fiscal year. Since this document is to report on Agency status for Fiscal Year 1992-93, the information provided within it represents Agency activities as they existed as of June 30, 1993. Upon approval by the City Council, the report will be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Controller. Staff report of December 7, 1993 sets forth complete details. In response to questions from Member Margett, the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director reviewed the California Redevelopment Housing laws and the future responsibility of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency wi th regard to providing low/moderate income housing. He also stated that the Agency will develop a housing strategy during this fiscal year into the coming fiscal year which will combine an update of the City Housing Element and State redevelopment requirements concerning the provision of low/moderate income housing. It was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency recommend APPROVAL of the IT 1992- 93 Report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Controller, and present said report to the Arcadia City Council for approval and authorization to transmit the report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Controller. AYES: I NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None The meeting adjourned to 6:00 p. m., December 21, 1993. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS MARGETT In response to Councilmember Margett's questions, staff replied (Holiday that the Police Department is cooperating with Fashion Park Security management to increase security again this year for the holiday Fashion () 'I 7() _ 1>~- Park) n./S P 4 12/7/93 I I MARGETT (Funds for Repair of Tree Root Damage to Sidewalks) Oq '10- '10 /lisP (Diamond Lanes - 210 Freeway) (Relocation of Water Tanks) a 3,-(' . ",- "hI' (Bus.Lic. Fee Deter- mination Procedure) (Council- member Salaries) I/) 110 . '.2 IIIsP CIRAULO (Counc il- member Salaries) FASCHING (Council- member Salaries) CITY ATTORNEY (Council- member Salaries) FASCHING (Council- menber Salaries) 35:0312 shoppers at the mall. There is a Police substation at the mall, and security patrols in the parking areas have been effective. Councilmember Margett referred to the November 24 letter written by the Public Works Director with regard to tree root damage to sidewalks. He inquired if some of the block grant money could be used to repair such damage. Staff responded that such funds for low and moderate income housing improvement might be available for such use in 1994, and could be considered for inclusion in that budget. There are only so many dollars available and other priorities have been approved for this year. Councilmember Margett said citizens should know about this possibility for future consideration. In response to a question from Councilmember Margett about the new diamond lanes on the 210 freeway, Councilmember Fasching replied that the eastbound lane is now open and the westbound lane will open later this month. Councilmember Margett suggested a letter expressing appreciation be written to Jerry Baxter, Caltrans Chief Engineer in this district. Council still has the sound barrier to consider and must stay in contact. In response to questions from Councilmember Margett, staff replied that there is nothing more that the City can do at this point to promote the relocation of the Bluth water tanks which are an eyesore on the hills to the north. It is now incumbent upon the private parties involved to work with the City of Monrovia to make specific arrangements that would result in the movement of the tanks. Monrovia can do nothing until the private parties involved come to some agreement. Councilmember Margett requested a staff report outlining the procedure by which business license fees are determined. Some business licenses cost very little while others cost a large amount. This does not seem to be equitable. He would like to take a look at this matter from a fairness standpoint. Councilmember Margett noted that he had been contacted by potential candidates for the City Council who questioned the $200 per month rate of pay for City Councilmembers which has been in effect since 1969. He would like to see the report which Council had seen a few months ago detailing the amount of payment for councilmembers in surrounding cities. Perhaps an ad hoc committee could be formed to review the City Council's salaries and consider whether or not there should be an increase. Mayor Ciraulo noted that a consensus to establish an ad hoc committee. staff report with recommendations. he would like such a report. Mayor proceed along those lines. of Council would be required The Council can request a Councilmember Margett said Ciraulo said Council would Councilmember Fasching did not see the need for a staff report; such a report showing councilmembers' salaries throughout the Southern California area was provided last year. Also he felt that Council should act on its own authority. He did not see why an ad hoc committee was needed to say if Council should or should not have a raise. The City Attorney stated no action can be taken tonight other than staff direction. Also their are legal limits. to these amounts set forth in the City Charter. In order to go beyond a certain limit the matter would have to be submitted to a vote of the people. The City Attorney will update this information for Councilmember Margett. Councilmember Fasching suggested that Councilmember Margett study the staff report, make a proposal and put the question on the Council agenda for open discussion. 5 12/7/93 FASCHING (Congregate Meals - Sr. Center) (1)"0 _3oLOJESKI (Arcadia N!.P Newsletter) (CableVision Continued Poor Reception) ALFORj) 1030 .~o(Election '" .5 f' and Voter Registra- tion 'Announce- ments) HARBICHT (Candidate Nomination Period) 7. 7a. o ~ ~ 0 - Ibo FINAL MAP TR.51339 (121-125 Genoa Street) 7b. 7c. (J 3. <{ EQUIP. PURCH. 0-10 (Imaging Juke Box Sub-system Police Dept.) O<'1i\ 7d. WORK ACCEPTED . '1~(Install. 12" Wtr. Line, Fire Hydrants Appurten.- Baldwin Av. Live Oak to' Palm - W.O. 691) 35: 0313 In response to a question from Councilmember Fasching, staff replied that the matter of meals at the Senior Center will be considered at a study session on December 21, 1993 at 6:00 p. m., before the regular Council meeting; the item will not be on the agenda for Council action that evening. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski said Glance" City newsletter is will be encouraged to read the new format first class. it. for the Arcadia "At A He hopes the citizens Mayor Pro tem Lojeski commented on reports he has had of poor reception of the cablecasts of the Council meetings. He has received complaints and this seems to be a widespread problem. He understands from staff that even the reception on the monitor in the conference room next door is poor. I City Clerk June Alford announced that the municipal election for the City of Arcadia is scheduled for April 12, 1994 for three members of the City Council. Nomination papers will be issued at the office of the City Clerk beginning Monday, December 20, 1993 and continuing to January 14, 1994. All nomination papers must be filed by 5:00 p. m., January 14, 1994. In the event an incumbent does not file, the filing date will be extended to January 19 for candidates other than the incumbents. Election information or voter registration forms may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk. For this particular election, voter registration will close on March 14, 29 days prior to the election. Citizens of the United States who are at least eighteen years of age and reside in the City of Arcadia may register to vote at this election on April 12. 1994. In response to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, that he is an incumbent, the City Clerk and City Attorney explained that the nomination period will not be automatically extended to January 19th, because he will not be eligible to file. Councilmember Harbicht is completing his second four year term, and according to Arcadia's City Charter, he is ineligible to seek reelection at this time. Councilmember Harbicht requested that the City Attorney look into the matter. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED Final Map of Tract No. 51339 for an 8-unit residential condominium at 121-125 Genoa Street (Yes Engineering & Technology Corp.) . Approval is on the condition that before the map is recorded, all outstanding conditions of approval shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Considered separately (see page 7) I AWARDED contract in the amount of $28,036.75 to Micrapoint Equipment Corporation for an imaging juke box sub-system to be attached to the Police Department ImageScan system. This purchase qualifies for funds which are available under the Federal requirements of using Asset Seizure Funds. I ACCEPTED the project and AUTHORIZED final payment to be made to Valverde Construction, Inc. in accordance with the contract documents for installation of 12" waterline, fire hydrants and appurtenances on Baldwin Avenue from Live Oak Avenue to Palm Drive - W. O. 691. The final contract amount of $254,575 was funded from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after Council acceptance upon completion of all corrections of record. 6 12/7/93 I I 7b. 0"730_ .;)(1 ADVERTISE FOR Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Councilmember BIDS (St. Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll Light Con- call vote as follows to APPROVE plans and specifications for the version to conversation of street lights from series to multiple circuits Multiple on Valencia Way/Hillcrest Boulevard - Job No. 533; and Huntington Circuits - Drive from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue Job No. 583. Valencia Wy/ APPROPRIATED an additional $51,700 from Gas Tax Funds to cover Hillcrest Bl. the cost of construction, engineering, contingencies and Job No. 533 inspection for conversion of sixteen (16) lights for Valencia Way & Htg. Dr. and Hillcrest Blvd. AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for fr.Second 'bids. Av. to Fifth Av. Job No. 583 (APPROVED) 7e. ARA FY 1992-93 RPT. TO STATE DEPT. HCD & STATE CONTROLLER 0(,,11) ~ I...' 7f. L.A.CO./CITY HOME IMPROV. LOAN PROG. PARTICIPATION (APPROVED) 1(11(:'1. dC' ();-:SO. s~- 8. 8a. PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN (ACCEPTED PLAN) O/~t;) ....1.r 35:0314 APPROVED Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FY 1992-93 report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and AUTHORIZED and DIRECTED staff to submit the report to the State Housing and Community Development Departm~nt and State Controller. THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 7a, 7c, 7d, and 7e WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Ciraulo None None Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and NOES: ABSENT: Staff provided a comprehensive explanation of the County of Los Angeles Home Improvement Program, and it was then MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE participation in the County of Los Angeles Home Improvement Loan Program to provide low-interest funds to qualified homeowners; and DIRECT staff to execute the Cooperation Agreement between the Community Development Commission and the City. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY MANAGER The City Council had expressed a desire to have additional local newspaper coverage and a Public Information Plan made available; therefore, at the City Council Work Session of October 26, 1993, a draft Public Information Plan was presented for Council's review. The Plan sets forth a Mission Statement to accomplish the goals of better community relations, and the promotion of programs and projects within the City. Staff outlined steps to be taken to improve communication through 1) the Ombudsman role of personal assistance to residents and businesses; 2) the development of a Speaker's Bureau to "market" the City to community organizations, service groups and schools; 3) the water bill inserts; and 4) the inclusion of City articles in the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter. The December 7, 1993 staff report fully details the program. A brief discussion ensued. Councilmember Margett noted that staff had previously indicated it would be possible for residents 7 12/7/93 8b. RECOMMEN- DATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CON- TRACT STREET SWEEPING BIDS (DENIED) 09;;'(J.f'~" 35:0315 to write.in, similar to a "Letters to the Editor" type of format. This would be an important feature of the Plan that he would like to see implemented. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to IMPLEMENT the Public Information Plan program as outlined in staff report dated December 7, 1993. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City of Arcadia provides street sweeping services out of the Public Works Department for the City's commercial and residential streets. Recently, to create more efficiencies and effect a budget savings, the sweeping of commercial routes in the City was reduced from six times weekly to twice weekly resulting in the elimination of one sweeper operator position. The 1993-94 cost for street sweeping 24,696 curb miles is estimated to be $404,000. In an attempt to continuously better City operations, staff has explored alternatives to providing in-house street sweeping services. A common practice is to contract the service to a private provider. Another approach developed was to expand our service area to include another jurisdiction. Believing that both approaches needed exploration, the cities of Monrovia and Arcadia discussed the advantages of joining together to pursue street sweeping services. Monrovia is interested in contracting out its street sweeping. Unique to this proposal is that Arcadia is interested in competing to provide the service to ourselves as well as the contract for Monrovia. The City of Arcadia would then be both bidder and solicitor in the bidding process. Currently, Arcadia has a similar relationship with Monrovia through the Fire dispatch system. In July, 1993, the City Council authorized Arcadia to provide fire dispatch service to Monrovia. Both agencies realize service and cost benefits to this arrangement. The staff of both cities, Arcadia and Monrovia, have worked diligently to develop a mutually satisfactory bid document. Protections are built into the document to assure quality control over a provider with standards articulated. As designed, the City Public Works Department will bid against the private sector to retain the service. Once the bid document is advertised, Arcadia staff will formally respond to the bid in a manner that allows Arcadia to effectively and efficiently provide the service to Monrovia while generating revenues to the City of Arcadia. I Staff noted that the City Attorney cautioned that the City providing the service (Arcadia) to another jurisdiction must demonstrate a public purpose and benefit to Arcadia to avoid violation of the gift of public funds requirement. Additional details are set forth in the December 7, 1993 staff report. I Considerable discussion ensued following the staff report. Councilmember Fasching had strong reservations of the ethics of the proposed plan to solicit bids from the private sector and at the same time submit Arcadia's bids for the street sweeping contract. Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that there is no comparison to the Fire dispatch agreement with Monrovia which will utilize Arcadia's under-utilized dispatch system, and the proposal under discussion to sweep Monrovia's streets which would mean Arcadia would have to purchase additional street sweepers and hire more staff to sweep Monrovia streets. He is not interested in expanding Arcadia's staff and building up Arcadia's bureaucracy to do what Monrovia could do for their own city. He would be very interested to see how much it would cost the City to have the private sector sweep the streets of Arcadia. 8 12/7/93 I I 9. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1999 (INTRODUCED) (J <1,[11) -7V 35:0316 Councilmember Fasching commented that the City should be prepared to be out-bid by the private sector if a lower bid comes in. If the City can save money by contracting to the private sector, we should not reject the bid. Councilmember Margett stated, in part, that he agreed with some of Councilmember Harbicht's comments that the City should not be competing with the private sector. He believes that the approach that Arcadia should take to look at government differently from the standpoint of how Arcadia will increase revenues ... are we going to cut services. If Arcadia is going to use a business competitive approach, it should be within the City itself and not to go out and compete against the private sector. The City street department should be able to bid to the City for "X" number of dollars. Further discussion ensued, and Mayor Ciraulo commented that the Council should take some sort of action to either move to approve the specifications or decide to move to deny the staff request It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching to APPROVE staff recommendations: 1) APPROVE the specifications for street sweeping services; 2) AUTHORIZE staff to join the cities of Monrovia and Sierra Madre in advertising for bids for joint and/or separate street sweeping services; 3) AUTHORIZE staff to submit a bid for Arcadia street sweeping services. Considerable discussion ensued among Councilmembers. Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht and Margett voiced serious concerns regarding the efficiency of having outside street sweeping service; the fact that the City would be competing with the private sector; how the bidding process would be handled, especially in the event the City is not the low bidder, Council's wish that firm cost estimates for the various alternatives be provided for consideration, etc. Following further discussion among Councilmembers, the MOTION AND SECOND WERE WITHDRAWN by Councilmembers Harbicht and Fasching. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht to DENY the staff request; and DIRECT the City Manager to provide additional information for further study of the proposal. Councilmember Margett commented that he liked the concept to have staff use a business approach to try and get things done in the City, and structure the concept so that staff can be business- like and win in the bid process, etc. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1999: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF DIVISION 1 AND 2 OF PART 2, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS". Staff explained that this ordinance proposes that speed limits be increased on First Avenue between Duarte Road and Las Flores Avenue to thirty five (35) miles per hour; Baldwin Avenue between Orange Grove Avenue and Foothill Boulevard to forty (40) miles per hour; Baldwin Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and 9 12/7/93 9b. RESOLUTION NO. 5757 (ADOPTED) o 1i30-_:;O 9c. RESOLUTION NO. 5758 (ADOPTED) /030_ ~ 35:0317 Huntington Drive to forty (40) miles per hour; and Campus Drive between Holly Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue to thirty-five (35) miles per hour, an increase of five (5) miles in each instance. Mayor Pro tern Lojeski expressed his concern that speed limits seem to go up and up. He does not think that just because some of the drivers exceed the speed limit, the City should increase the limits. Staff responded that the State Vehicle Code and Traffic Manual state that speed limits be set at or around, preferably below, 85 percentile of the actual public speeds in order to be enforceable by radar. The speed limit has to be supportable in court. Councilmember Harbicht has no problem with this law. The purpose of streets is to move traffic as quickly as possible consistent with safety, so the law takes into account all those things. The Campus Drive speed limit is lower (25 milesjhour) during school hours. Mayor Ciraulo does not agree with continuously raising speed limits. ;1 In response to questions from Councilmembers, Captain Rick Sandona, Arcadia Police Department, stated, in part, that the Ci ty has to go into court to defend the speed limi t which is generated by standards set down by the California State Supreme Court. The City has to legally justify the speed limit. A lower speed limit could be posted, but it could not be supported in court in the event of challenge. The school zone is a particular exception at 25 miles/hour during school hours, school events - - any time children are present. It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1999 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5757: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT APPLICATION FOR OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No.5757 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5758: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER". 1 It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5758 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES ABSENT: 10 12/7/93 1 1 \ 9d. RESOLUTION NO. 5759 (ADOPTED) 1030 . ~O ge. RESOLUTION NO. 5760 (ADOPTED) ltJ:se' ,~(J 9f. RESOLUTION NO. 5761 (ADOPTED) /030-.2.0 9g. PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (Construction Prop.Maint.) (APPROVED) tJ S- ~ ,,1 . ,..,-'iJ 35:0318 The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5759: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING 0 THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1994". It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5759 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Ha.rbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5760: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5760 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. The wording of this Resolution is to reflect Council decision that translation of candidate statements into Spanish and/or Chinese languages by the City Clerk shall be paid for by the City. Candidate statements to be printed in the voter's pamphlet in Spanish and/or Chinese shall be paid for by the candidate. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5761: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 12, 1994, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA" . It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5761 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Council requested an update on proposed Municipal Code amendments to effect building sites with delayed construction. Active utilization of the City's Property Maintenance Nuisance Abatement Code should mitigate the problem in terms of appearance. In extreme situations where there is little or no cooperation, the City can, after a hearing and court order, enter the property, perform the cleanup work or complete certain work, and bill the owner. If not paid, it becomes a lien and is paid through their property taxes. Existing provisions of the Municipal Code are in place to implement this approach. There 11 12/7/93 9h. CLAIM OF LAURA A. FRANCIS (DENIED) 10 yO vO 91. CLAIM OF DEBBIE JONES (DENIED) 10 '-I1t)~ '{O 10. 35:0319 are certain operational issues which will need to be finalized. To supplement the property maintenance approach, the following is legally feasible: Amend the Municipal Code to require (1) conditions to building permit renewals and extensions predicated on cleanup and improvement of the site and/or a financial deposit (bond, letter of credit) or other commitment to the City to assure property maintenance In other words, impose a conditional building permit; (2) not grant the building permit or extension until the property is brought up to an acceptable standard. It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to prepare the proposed ordinance for a Municipal Code amendment as outlined in staff report dated December 1, 1993 to affect building sites with delayed construction. ,I AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: On the recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Laura A. Francis was DENIED on MOTION by CouncUmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: CouncUmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: On the recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Debbie Jones was DENIED on MOTION by Mayor Pro tern Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: CouncUmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: MATTERS FROM STAFF None IN MEMORY OF Mayor Ciraulo adjourned the meeting in memory of Susie Pignato, SUSIE PIGNATO sister of former Planning Commissioner Emil Amato. 11. ADJOURNMENT (Dec.21,1993 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: J At 10:43 p. m. the meeting ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m., Tuesday, December 21, 1993 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for an Adjourned Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the Council and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties. ,I 12 12/7/93